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01December

Winter Wonderland Kids Fun Fest

Come out and Join us for another amazing Kids Fun Fest at the Ocala Downtown Market! This is a Winter ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Seasons of Joy Christmas Concert at Joy Lutheran Church

Join us for a perennial favorite, the concert that inspired an entire concert series, our Fourth Annual Christmas Concert. Featuring ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Joy Lutheran Church Ocala, 7043 SW 83rd Pl, Ocala, FL 34476
  • Cost: Free with donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Light Up Marion Oaks

This fun with something always unexpected is a blast for all ages. Music, food trucks, Santa with his friends, games ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, Florida 34473
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Revo Church Christmas Tree Lighting

Come join us for the First-Annual Revo Christmas Tree Lighting!

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Revo Church, 3140 SW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
02December

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

E-Sports Drop In Program

Drop in program for gamers of all levels to play, connect and compete!

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

After School Tutoring with Ramal Services

Free after school tutoring for grades 1-5.

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 306 NW 7th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ramalservices.org
  • Category: Free
03December

Baby Boot Camp

Attention new or soon-to-be-parents: be sure to enlist in DOH-Marion’s “Baby Boot Camp.” Our free class will provide you advice ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Department of Health in Marion County -1801 SE 32nd Ave. Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: marion.floridahealth.gov
  • Category: Free

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

Spanish Springs Market Night

Market Night is a popular enhancement to the Nightly Entertainment at all three of our town squares. With a wide ...

04December

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

Ocala Super Sibling Class at Advent Health

Join us for our Super Sibling Class, where the future big brothers or big sisters will learn all about what ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Advent Health Ocala- Dining Room Conference Room, 1500 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.adventhealth.com
  • Category: Free

Tree Lighting Festival at Brownwood Paddock Square

Join us as we usher in the holiday season at our annual Tree Lighting Festival, with festive lights, music, it's ...

After School Tutoring with Ramal Services

Free after school tutoring for grades 1-5.

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 306 NW 7th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ramalservices.org
  • Category: Free

Lake Sumter Landing Market Night

Market Night is a popular enhancement to the Nightly Entertainment at all three of our town squares. With a wide ...

Play DJ Bingo/Trivia on Wednesdays (multiple locations)

Our Games are always free to play!! Open to the public, and family-friendly. Winners win prizes! * Charlie Horse Ocala at ...

Pop, Lock and Dance (Ages 13+) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join our dynamic dance class and unleash your inner dancer with hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary styles. Our professional instructors bring ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

The King's Brass at First Presbyterian Church of Ocala

King's Brass in concert, in the sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church of Ocala.

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 511 SE Third Street, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Rocket Entertainment Family Trivia Night

Welcome to Rocket Knowledge Trivia. A weekly trivia game show for the whole family to enjoy while visiting some of ...

05December

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

YALLA Teen Club: ConFAB at Belleview Public Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

Four Square Club at Brick City Adventure (Ages 5 and up)

Get ready to bounce into action with our 4-Square Club! This classic playground game is back and better than ever. ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Brick City Adventure Park: 1211 SE 22nd Road Ocala, Florida 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

YALLA Teen Club:MANGAlicious at Headquarters-Ocala Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

Brownwood Paddock Square Market Night

Market Night is a popular enhancement to the Nightly Entertainment at all three of our town squares. With a wide ...

Forest Jam at Forest Community Center

All ages. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join in for an evening of music. Bring your instrument or ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 777 S CR 314A Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parks.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Launching Literacy in the Community

This year, 2024-2025, we are producing videos spotlighting 10 community members speaking about the importance of literacy throughout our community. ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Barnes and Noble Ocala: 4414 SW College Road Ste 500 Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.marionschools.net
  • Category: Free

Lights of Love Memorial Tree Lighting

As the holiday season draws near, we warmly invite you to join us for Hospice of Marion County's Annual Lights ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Citizens Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
06December

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

Tree Lighting Festival at Spanish Springs

Join us as we usher in the holiday season at our annual Tree Lighting Festival, with festive lights, music, it's ...

Christmas Tree Lighting Festival of Crystal River

Join us in town square to light our beautiful tree. There will be live entertainment, holiday shopping vendors, children's activities, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 559 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Oakcrest Baptist Church Christmas Festival

We would like to invite you to join us for our free Christmas festival. Come and enjoy lights, a hayride, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1109 NE 28th St, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Advent by Candlelight at Abiding Hope Ev. Lutheran Church

An evening of the Word, music, and fellowship to help prepare your hearts for the Advent season before the holidays ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 777 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Ocala

First Friday Art Walk occurs on the first Friday of each month, Sept. through May. Join us for the following: • ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

Winterfest and Light Up Wildwood Christmas Parade

Two events in one: Winterfest and Light Up Wildwood Christmas Parade! The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. from City Hall ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 100 N Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pop, Lock and Dance (Ages 13+) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join our dynamic dance class and unleash your inner dancer with hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary styles. Our professional instructors bring ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

First Baptist Church of Ocala Free Concert at Marion Vet Park

First Baptist Church of Ocala Arts Ministry Presents a Free concert at Ocala-Marion Veterans Memorial Park. Please bring a lawn ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park 2601 East Fort King Street, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: marionvetpark.com
  • Category: Free

Meet Me At The Manger Children's Musical

Join us December 6th and 8th at 7pm for two incredible performances of “Meet Me At The Manger” presented by ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Souls Harbor Christian Academy, 12650 SE County Highway 484, Belleview, FL 34420
  • Cost: Free Tickets are Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Symphony Under the Lights at Tuscawilla Park

Free outdoor community concert presented by Jenkins Auto Group with support from the City of Ocala. Family, friends, and festive ...

07December

Breakfast with Santa at The Villages Chick-Fil-A

Start your morning with holiday cheer and Chick-fil-A favorites! Enjoy breakfast, snap a photo with Santa, and make this season ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 730 N US Highway 441, The Villages, FL 32159
  • Cost: Free to attend, Food available for purchase.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Breakfast with the Christmas Angel at Crossings Christian Church (Birth to 3rd garde)

Join us on Saturday, December 7th, for this very special holiday event as you'll hear the Christmas story retold from ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Crossings Christian Church, 1308 Cleveland Ave, Wildwood, FL 34785
  • Cost: Free- RSVP Required
  • Website: www.crossingschristian.org
  • Category: Free

Christmas Craft Bazaar at Forest United Methodist Church

Christmas Craft Bazaar at the Forest United Methodist Church. From 9AM to 2PM. Vendors will be inside and outside.

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest United Methodist Church, 17635 E Hwy 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holiday Extravaganza at Marion Oaks Community Center

Our Annual Holiday Extravaganza has something for everyone! Arts & Craft Vendors, Business Vendors, Food Vendors and Live Entertainment! Plus ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Community Center: 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, Florida 34473
  • Cost: Free Admission- Activities may have a fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Science Saturdays with IHMC

Science Saturdays is a hands-on science program for kids in grades 3rd-7th. Events take place on Saturday morning, once each ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 15 Se Osceola Avenue, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free tickets required!
  • Website: www.ihmc.us
  • Category: Free

Spanish Springs Mercado: Outdoor Market and Music

Our newest edition to the Villages Markets, The Mercado at Spanish Springs features Handmade Crafts, Art and Locally Grown Produce. ...

Appleton Museum Holiday Community Day

Visit on the December 7 Free First Saturday for the annual Holiday Community Day. Enjoy free admission all day to ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Cookies with Santa at Gathering Cafe

Get ready for a magical morning filled with holiday cheer! Florida Advantage Realty Group invites you to our 2nd Annual ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 306 SW Broadway St Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Santa's Workshop at Forest Community Center

Mark your calendars for this year's Santa's Workshop at Forest Community Center! This free annual event will be full of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest Community Center at Sandhill Park:777 S County Road 314A Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Super Saturday Therapeutic Basketball-Not Happening this Spring

Bring your friends for a pickup game at Super Saturday Therapeutic Open Rec Basketball. This is a great opportunity to ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Christmas Party For Kids with Langley Health

Free Christmas party for kids!

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1389 S US HWY 301, Sumterville, FL 33585
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Kut Different Annual Community Fun Day

There will be our main event Kickball, bounce houses, face painting, games, free food & more. There will be both ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Central Christian Church: 3010 N 14th Street, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

Yalla Teen Club: ConFAB at Reddick Public Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: 15150 NW Gainesville Road, Reddick, Florida 32686
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Arctic Blast at Forest Public Library

Have a cool day of stories, games, crafts, and delicious arctic treats with book giveaways. Breeze in, chill out, and ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest Public Library: 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Emmanuel, God with Us Hosted by Dance Divine School of Ballet

Light of Joy Ballet Company presents the anniversary showing of Emmanuel, God with Us! a classical rendition of the Christmas ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, FL, 34474
  • Cost: FREE ADMISSION - No tickets required; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Website: www.dancedivineocala.com
  • Category: Free

Light Up Lake Lillian Belleview

Join the City of Belleview for Light Up Lake Lillian. Meet Santa, enjoy FREE kids face painting, bounce houses, games, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Lake Lillian Park, Belleview, Florida 34420
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pokemon League at Vibranium Comics

Come in! Play! Trade! Just have a good time and make some new friends! Every Saturday!

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2801 S.W. 20th Street, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band: The Joy Of Christmas

Originally founded in March 1990, the Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band is an all-volunteer organization. The band rehearses every ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Technical Institute Auditorium: 1614 E Ft King Street, Ocala, Florida
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.kingdomofthesunband.org
  • Category: Free

Downtown Ocala Christmas Golf Cart Parade

Join us at Ocala City Hall for a fun, festive, family friendly event. The parade will BEGIN and END at ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 110 Southeast Watula Avenue, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free for spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holiday Celebration at The Town Square at Circle Square Commons

Holiday Celebration - Jingle All the Way! Dancing and live entertainment by ICON and SmileTime 360 DJ. Photo ops with ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Town Square, 8405 SW 80th St, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Dunnellon Small Town Christmas Parade

Join us for the Dunnellon Christmas Parade!

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Starts at Dunnellon Middle School-21005 Chestnut St, Dunnellon, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Light Up Williston and Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade

A celebration of the season where the only money you'll need is if you buy food from a food truck. ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 116 N Main St,, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Emmanuel, God with Us Hosted by Dance Divine School of Ballet

Light of Joy Ballet Company presents the anniversary showing of Emmanuel, God with Us! a classical rendition of the Christmas ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, FL, 34474
  • Cost: FREE ADMISSION - No tickets required; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Website: www.dancedivineocala.com
  • Category: Free
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